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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A car fire closed down a major highway Thursday afternoon.

It happened on route 35 eastbound at the County Road 550 exit at around 5 p.m.

No one was seriously injured but the car was a total loss. Traffic was closed down eastbound as crews worked the fire. Westbound lanes were restricted partially for emergency crews.

The cause of the fire was not released.

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